Ichika's life has taken a sudden turn. Her grandmother has passed away, so as family and friends come from far and wide to pay their respects, she finds herself in the spotlight as many of these old faces have taken an interest in her youth. As a fourteen-year-old Ichika could be dating. She could be participating in extra-curricular activities. She could be looking to her future. ...But she hasn't done any of that. All of that will change, when a young guest who she does not recognize visits her home. Aria seems to know quite a bit about her family and property, and while she may be there to say goodbye, she may have found her way into Ichika's heart. (Source: Denpa)
Kodogawa is a humble cab driver. He has no relatives, doesn't get involved with other people, and is a slightly eccentric and quiet eccentric. His hobbies are rakugo, which he listens to before going to bed, and the radio, which he listens to while working. The only friends he has are his family doctor, Tsuyoshi, and a classmate from high school, Kakihana. He carries all sorts of peculiar customers. Kabasawa, a university student who wants to get famous, Shirakawa, a nurse who is hiding something, *homo sapiens*, a duo of unsuccessful comedians, Dob, a street thug, and Mystery Kiss, a successful idol... The conversations with these people, which seemed like nothing, eventually lead to a girl who has disappeared. (Source: Shueisha, translated) *Note: Includes 2 extra chapters.*
Her name is Monko. A solitary crow, a wandering soul, a magnificent traveler who roams the roads that are inhabited by bloodthirsty bandits and attractive young outlanders, some of whom are one and the same. At the heart of this wild hinterland where dangerous creatures arise, Monko follows the path she has taken. Despite her devotion to the way of the sword, it is not the Warriors path she chose to pursue. In spite of her intelligence, she does not seek Wisdom either. Indeed, the quest she pursues is to find the perfect husband. Her path is the way of Love.
Sanpaku (三白) is a Japanese term meaning "three whites". It is generally referred to in English as "sanpaku eyes" and refers to eyes in which the white space above or below the iris is visible. *A selection of short stories that the author uploads to Twitter and Pixiv.*
Kakeru Kurosawa is an asocial junior high school student. He rarely associates with his classmates, and he looks down on them. But this behavior is topped off by a certain bad habit, his closely guarded secret: every day after school, he sneaks in to the rarely used girls' toilet on the 3rd floor and masturbates in a stall. Kakeru's shadowy routine remains undisturbed until one day, when a diminutive girl from his class, Aya Kitahara, almost discovers him. Their meeting begins a coming-of-age story dealing with blackmail, bullying, revenge, heartbreak, and ultimately, redemption. (Source: Anime News Network) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*
College dropout Isao Komori wakes up one morning to find himself in the body of a high school girl. How did this happen and what happened to the girl whose body his is possessing? (Source: Denpa)
TYPE-MOON's Fate/ series is renowned for its unique take on the fantasy genre. But in Today's Menu for the Emiya Family, instead of experiencing the fantasy and lore of Fate/, we are invited into the Emiya family home to dine with Shiro, Saber, Rin, Taiga and more. So enough talking (and fighting)―Emiya, what's for dinner?! Each chapter is followed by an actual recipe from food consultant Makoto Tadano. (Source: DENPA)
An fiction based story involving Yoshiyuki Tomino's trials and tribulations in attempting to create the next generation in Japanese anime. This is the story of the events surrounding the creation of the Mobile Suit Gundam series and its shaky and turbulent foundation. While this story is mainly fictional, the central elements and characters are indeed real which gives some factual basis for the story. *Was first serialized as Gundam Sousei (ガンダム創世), part of the Gundam-san series. Also includes the side story Tomino Den (トミノ伝) and two extras.*
All aboard! This book is your ticket to seven romances―from confessions in Iriuda to proposals in Enoshima and all points in between. Beloved josei and boys love mangaka Asumiko Nakamura returns to the English market with a unique collection of romance shorts each set around Kanagawa's railway system, the Odakyu. Combining moments of contemporary women, lesbian romances and coming-of-age tales, *Maiden Railways* is a ride to romance rarely seen in manga these days. (Source: Denpa) 1. **Rouman Hikou ni Nottotte** (浪漫避行にのっとって, All Aboard for a Romantic Getaway); Melody 2008-10 2. **Kare no Sumu Iryuuda** (彼の住むイリューダ, He Lives in Iriuda); Melody 2009-04 3. **Rittai Kousa no Eki** (立体交差の駅, Overpass Crossing); Rakuen Le Paradis Vol.1 (2009/10) 4. **Ao to Shiro no Ream** (青と白のリーム, Blue and White Ream); Rakuen Web Zoukan 2009/12/17 5. **Mokuyoubi no Savarin** (木曜日のサバラン, Savarin Thursdays); Rakuen Le Paradis Vol.2 6. **Yoru wo Kasaneru** (夜を重ねる, Night After Night); Rakuen Le Paradis Vol.3 (2010/6) 7. **Aru Kyuujitsu** (ある休日, A Day Off) *Note: Nakamura later published a spin-off series, Kimi Youbi, which was subtitled "Tetsudo Shoujo Manga 2," etc. The series was based on the one-shot "Mokuyoubi no Savarin" (Savarin Thursdays) from this collection.*
A young salaryman is struggling with his "life" of long hours and little pay. Everyday is a slog. But every Monday morning he runs into Ai. Ai's a cheerful high school student who used to suffer from low self-esteem. Now the two have things to look forward to each week, even if those moments only seem to last for a few stops. (Source: Denpa Books)
Sequel of the manga "They Were Eleven" is surprisingly different from the original. The story focuses on the rule of King Mayan, Baceska, which we know from "They Were Eleven".
Play Ball! A collection of shorts from the hand of the legendary mangaka, Mitsuru Adachi, previously found in the pages of Superior, Spirits and Sunday...each focusing on a common theme--high school baseball. This book also features a rare appearance from a super-short last seen in the 80's era Shonen Sunday Graphic Touch! (Source: Denpa) 1. **Relief** (コリーフ, Relief) 2. **Yuugengaisha Adachi Pro** (有限会社あだちプロ, Adachi, Pro Ltd.) 3. **Dou-Kyou-Sei** (同球生, Team Reunion) 4. **Meitantei Go Page** (名探偵ゴーページ, Detective Fivepages) 5. **Full Count** (フルカウント, Full Count) 6. **Tori no Ichi** (とりの市, Squawks the Parrot) 7. **Asaoka Koukou Yakyuubu Nisshi: Over Fence** (浅丘高校野球部日誌 オーバーフェンス, Over the Fence: Asoaka High School Baseball Club Diary) 8. **Gag Touch** (ギャグタッチ, Touch: Gag Edition) 9. **Yuku Toshi Kuru Toshi** (ゆく年くる年, Years Come and Go) 10. **Ame Ni Mo Make Zu** (雨にも負けズ, No Rainouts) 11. **Yonpeji no Mirai** (ヨンペイジの未来, Four-Page Future)

